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Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 1d

“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored," its website says.

“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored," its website says.

Troops request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Due to processing time, Congress would need to act to ensure military pay Monday or earlier in order to avoid troops' checks being delayed, DFAS confirmed.

Due to processing time, Congress would need to act to ensure military pay Monday or earlier in order to avoid troops' checks being delayed, DFAS confirmed.

Oregon Army National Guardsman sets push-up world record

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Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Maj. Tommy Vu previously set the world record for the most ground-to-chest burpees in 2024.

Maj. Tommy Vu previously set the world record for the most ground-to-chest burpees in 2024.

AUSA donates more than $1 million for conference travel amid shutdown

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 1d

The donation, which comes as troops may miss paychecks amid the government shutdown, will allow soldiers to attend the association's annual conference.

The donation, which comes as troops may miss paychecks amid the government shutdown, will allow soldiers to attend the association's annual conference.

National Guard troops seen on patrols in Memphis with local police

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 1d

Guard members patrolling outside a Bass Pro Shops at the Memphis Pyramid were being escorted by a local police officer and posed for photos with visitors.

Guard members patrolling outside a Bass Pro Shops at the Memphis Pyramid were being escorted by a local police officer and posed for photos with visitors.

FN to continue developing Army’s next-gen precision grenadier system

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 2d

Creation of the next-gen system was influenced by real-time soldier feedback and battlefield priorities that continue to evolve in places like Ukraine.

Creation of the next-gen system was influenced by real-time soldier feedback and battlefield priorities that continue to evolve in places like Ukraine.

Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 2d

After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, game developer DICE needed a strong comeback. The new Battlefield 6 mostly delivers, our reviewer writes.

After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, game developer DICE needed a strong comeback. The new Battlefield 6 mostly delivers, our reviewer writes.

Army expands MOS program that allows soldiers to skip certain training

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 2d

Recruits who meet certain skill requirements are eligible to go into the service with modified training and at a higher rank than their peers.

Recruits who meet certain skill requirements are eligible to go into the service with modified training and at a higher rank than their peers.

A new barracks task force aims to improve military living conditions

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 2d

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has formed a new “barracks task force” to improve living conditions for U.S. service members in barracks across the globe.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has formed a new “barracks task force” to improve living conditions for U.S. service members in barracks across the globe.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 2d

A judge blocked the deployment of Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing.

A judge blocked the deployment of Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing.

US sending about 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire deal

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Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 2d

Officials said CENTCOM is going to establish a coordination center in Israel that will help facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid, AP reported.

Officials said CENTCOM is going to establish a coordination center in Israel that will help facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid, AP reported.

WWII Museum podcast explores legacy of America’s first intel agency

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 2d

Season one of "Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops" delves into wartime tales of espionage and intrigue, and the formation of the OSS.

Season one of "Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops" delves into wartime tales of espionage and intrigue, and the formation of the OSS.

DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms say

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 2d

The Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away.

The Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away.

Sports resume for military children after shutdown led to disruption

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Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 3d

Extracurricular activities at schools for military families were paused for several days because of the federal government shutdown.

Extracurricular activities at schools for military families were paused for several days because of the federal government shutdown.

Netflix adapts Marine’s coming-of-age memoir in new series ‘Boots’

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 3d

The series, premiering Thursday, follows a closeted gay teenager as he enlists in the Marine Corps and navigates boot camp in the 1990s.

The series, premiering Thursday, follows a closeted gay teenager as he enlists in the Marine Corps and navigates boot camp in the 1990s.

Lawsuit over Trump’s DC Guard deployment exposes deep partisan divide

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Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 4d

Twenty-three states have aligned with the Trump administration's stance that he has authority to bring in the Guard, while 22 back the district's position.

Twenty-three states have aligned with the Trump administration's stance that he has authority to bring in the Guard, while 22 back the district's position.

Adam Driver set to star as Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman

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Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 4d

Chapman, who was killed in Afghanistan during 2002’s deadly Battle at Takur Ghar, had his Air Force Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2018.

Chapman, who was killed in Afghanistan during 2002’s deadly Battle at Takur Ghar, had his Air Force Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2018.

Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 4d

Texas National Guard members are at an Army training center in Illinois, sent despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.

Texas National Guard members are at an Army training center in Illinois, sent despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.

Trump’s National Guard use sets up legal clash testing executive power

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 5d

Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil, a situation that raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism.

Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil, a situation that raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism.

Texas National Guard deploying to Chicago Monday

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 5d

About 200 Texas National Guard troops are set to deploy to Chicago Monday night unless a judge blocks the order, a Pentagon official told Military Times.

About 200 Texas National Guard troops are set to deploy to Chicago Monday night unless a judge blocks the order, a Pentagon official told Military Times.

Government shutdown forces Army to cancel ‘Best Squad’ competition

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Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 5d

The service said the 2025 "Best Squad" competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations."

The service said the 2025 "Best Squad" competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations."

Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 7d

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Undersecretary.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Undersecretary.

Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance program

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Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 8d

No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.

No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.

Fourth deadly US strike in Trump’s war on cartels

Army Times @armytimes.bsky.social · 8d

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.